The first day and night match of India will come with a difference, not just being unique in its presentation and idea. It has many firsts too along with a series of surprises. Even before the coin is tossed, paratroopers will fly in and hand
Two tea varieties of Darjeeling have finally received the prestigious GI tag. Registered under “Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999,” Darjeeling’s Green Tea and White Tea can proudly boast they are the tea of this land of Bengal. Darjeeling produces 85 lakh
In the heart of South Kolkata stands the gardens of paradise that will be celebrating its 200th year. Yes, we are talking about Agri-Horticultural Society of India, that will be celebrating its bi-centenary. Founded in 1820 by Rev William Carey, an English Baptist Missionary, the
Meet Nripen Chowdhury. He is almost heading towards 70 years, an age when most Indians would think of leading a secluded and retired life with painful knees and might be heart ailments. But Chowdhury is an exception. A retired businessman, he has been running full
Cyclone Bulbul has left an aftermath in Bengal, so much so that it has threatened to accelerate the coastal erosion of Sagar Islands to such an extent that experts fear the famous Kapil Muni’s Ashram might be at stake. The temple where hundreds of devotees
25th May 2009 and 9th November 2019 seem to be bound by one thread --- deadly cyclones daring to hit the coasts of Bengal. Sunderbans is again at stake! Cyclone Bulbul intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm triggering heavy rain in parts of Bengal
As India and Bangladesh cricket teams fight it out at the Eden Gardens this month, dignitaries on the sidelines will have a gala gourmet delight. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) plans to have a 50-dishes spread from Gangar Ilish to Posto delicacies. This is
One of the longest serving administrators of Mohun Bagan, Anjan Mitra, who was the club secretary for more than two decades passed away today early morning. Mitra was 72 and is survived by his wife and daughter. He was suffering from heart related ailments and
Last year around 600 -900 migratory birds had landed in Santragachhi, far lower than the numbers before. Many environmentalists have reasoned air pollution, sound pollution and even lack of a proper nesting habitat in the jheel as reasons for this downturn in numbers. So in
Bengal once more shows the way. From November 22-26, Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the first ever day and night cricket match in India using the pink ball. Over the years the cricket ball has been pivotal to the game’s evolution. Change in the format of the